Dr. I am 30 years old unmarried lady. I have excessive arm fat. I'm started doing exercises but it's not reducing. My weight is 70 kg, I have disc bulge lightly now only I started to do exercises. Which exercises I can do for reducing my arm and thigh fat. Can you pls help me with your valuable suggestions.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician32yrs exp

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REDUCING ARMS SIZE Go for skipping If you think it's irrelevant, then you are wrong. Skipping is the best cardio workout and it's inexpensive as well. It doesn't just help you sweat out the fat from your body, but gives you sleek and tone arms too. "Skipping rope affects arms muscles as you lift your body's weight as well as move your arms in circular motion. This increases the activity in the arms. Count Seconds instead of skipping repetitions to make the process more effective, says a fitness experts. Keep stretching Don't wait for the evening or morning fitness regime and stretch your arms as and when you get time. This will not only keep you active, but also release the tension, "Stretching tones the arm muscles and brings them back in shape. Do it in the office, post meeting or after finishing a report. He suggests these exercises that you can do in your office. - Interlock your fingers behind your head and stretch your arms up. Make sure the elbows are behind your head. Now, bend your waist right for a few seconds and repeat the same on the left. Keep arms stretched and straight. - Hold both your palms together behind the lower spine and interlock the fingers. Stretch both your arms backward so that chest comes forward. This is also beneficial to relieve the back stress. Rotate wrist Wrist rotation affects your shoulders and lower arms which are the plumpest areas. "Hold one to two pounds of dumbbells in each hand and stand up. The gap between your feet should be equal to your shoulder length. Extend both the hands forward and keep them firm. Now, swiftly rotate your wrist upward and inward as far as possible. This will help tone the arm muscles,?. Lift your body up Do you remember how you used to do pull-ups in the park as a kid? You have to just follow the same. Hold a sturdy strong rod that can bear your body weight. Grasp it firmly and pull yourself up the floor. When you go up hold the position for a few seconds and let your arm muscles take all the strain. Do a set of 20 and after a two-minute break, repeat the set. In case, you are doing it for the first time, then, do as many pull-ups as you can, but don't strain yourself. Triceps with one arm Sit on the floor and place your hands almost a foot behind your hips; your fingers should point towards the butt. Your legs and feet should be pressed together, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your arm straight to raise your hips above the floor. Bend your left elbow only with one arm and lower your butt as close to the floor as possible without actually touching it. Repeat it with right elbow. Losing fat in the legs will improve your appearance and your health. Carrying too much fat slows you down and increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. A weight-loss goal of 1 to 2 pounds a week is reasonable, which means in 30 days you can lose 4 to 8 pounds. Losing leg fat in 30 days requires a plan of healthy eating, cardiovascular workouts and leg toning exercises. Step 1 Eat a healthy, low-calorie diet. Eating more calories than your body need leads to fat gain. Cut your calories by eliminating sugary and fatty foods from your diet. Measure your portion sizes to avoid overeating. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest eating fresh, healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins such as poultry. Step 2 Perform 30 to 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five days a week during the course of 30 days. Cardiovascular exercise burns fat speeding up the weight loss process over dieting alone. Consider doing exercises that also target the legs such as rollerblading, running, hiking and bicycling. Step 3 Do squats two to three days a week over the month. The American Council on Exercise reports that squats along with lunges are the best exercises for thighs. Start by standing with your legs a little wider than hip-width. Bend your knees, shifting your weight back as if you're going to sit down. Don't allow your knees to extend over the toes. Straighten your legs to return to the start position. Add resistance by holding dumbbells or a barbell. Step 4 Perform lunges two to three days a week for 30 days. Stand with your legs hip-width apart. Step forward with your right leg, bending the knee as shift your weight forward. Keep your right knee over the ankle. Push back with the right foot to return to the start position. If you have bad knees, step backward instead of forward into the lunge. Add resistance by holding a dumbbell in each hand. Perform the lunge to the side to target the adductors and abductors -- inner and outer thighs. Step 5 Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator during the next 30 days. Using the stairs burns fat and tones the legs. It can also cut your risk of premature death by 15 percent. Tips ?Continue eating healthy and exercising beyond the 30 days to maintain your weight loss and health. How to Reduce Fat in the Buttocks A sculpted, firm backside is the goal of many who seek to improve their appearance. Strong, lean buttocks are also a sign of health. Carrying too much fat increases your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Reducing fat in the buttocks requires lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and exercise. Step 1 Reduce calorie consumption to prevent gaining more fat. To lose 1 lb. Of fat, you need to reduce or burn 3,500 calories. Cut out junk food and monitor portion sizes. Don't restrict your diet too much or you may slow your metabolism. Medline Plus warns that women shouldn't eat less than 1,200 calories a day. Men shouldn't eat fewer than 1,500 calories. Step 2 Burn fat with regular cardiovascular exercise. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week to burn fat and improve heart health. Running, hiking and stair climbing burn calories, as well as firm up the buttocks. But you can perform any exercise that you enjoy and gets your heart rate up to burn fat in the backside. Step 3 Perform butt lifts. Butt lifts are ideal for beginners or people who have bad knees and can't do squats or lunges. Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Squeeze your glutes to lift your buttocks off the floor. Release to return to the start position. Perform two sets of 12 to 15 repetitions. To increase resistance, hold a dumbbell, barbell or body bar over your hips. Step 4 Perform reverse extensions on a stability ball. Like butt lifts, reverse extensions target the butt muscles without putting stress on the knees. Lay face down on the ball with your hands and feet on the floor. Shift your weight so that it's supported by your hands. Squeeze your glutes to lift your legs until they are parallel to the floor. Hold your legs together through the range of motion. Lower to the start position repeating two sets of 12 to 15 reps. Step 5 Do squats. The American Council on Exercise reports that squats, along with lunges are the best exercise for firming up the buttocks. Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips. Bend at the knees, pushing your hips back as if you're going to sit down. Your head and chest are lifted and your knees stay behind your toes. Return to the start position and repeat two sets of 12 to 15 reps. Add more resistance by holding dumbbells, a barbell or body bar, or using resistance bands. Step 6 Take the stairs. Instead of using the elevator or escalator -- always use the stairs to burn fat and tighten the glutes. Things You'll Need ?Dumbbells, barbell or body bar ?Resistance band ?Stability ball. 

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